Originally Posted By Bellella Otherwise entitled: what in the heck are they doing to it that will cause it to be closed for the REST of the BUSY SUMMER SEASON?
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin I thought it was an 18 month rehab...that white stuff on the top is NOT SNOW!
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Hopefully they are going to give the old gal a facelift. The last time I was there the exterior was looking its age. It could definitely use a little refreshing.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin The thing I think a lot of people don't get is the two structures aspect of Matterhorn. The solid structure of the mountain and the moveable structure of the track and where they rub against one another there are going to be stresses that need to be checked and reinforce. After all this is a carnival ride that gets taken apart and moved every weekend.
Originally Posted By Malin I know new ride vehicles were going to be installed on the ride. And one of the fansites, I think it was MiceAge posted a picture of one sat on the track being tested out a few months back. The new seating used did look a tight fit.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I'm not sure what the details of the exactt work that they're doing, but it is basically the same work that was previously done during the multi-month annual refurbs for the last 10-15 years. They have spread them out a little longer recently due to the upcoming extended closure (about 6 months) next spring to install the new vehicles with separate seats. They didn't want it to be closed at the same time of year, two years in a row, if possible, so that folks who only come once a year wouldn't miss it. The extended Splash refurb this spring also played into the timing of the late refurb this year. I'm on my phone, so I can't check the calendar, but I think this downtime is only about 6 weeks. Yes, the timing of it may be inconvenient, but it's certainly not closing forever.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Sara, the two structure idea is only for Everest. The Matterhorn (and I believe BTMRR as well) was constructed as a single steel structure, holding both the track and rockwork. If you're in line on the TL side, there's a stretch that's directly adjacent to the rockwork. If you touch it or lean against it, you can feel just how much it's vibrating. Some of the other long-term maintenance issues stem from the fact that the ride is 52 years old, and was the first of its kind. The great maintenance they've been doing on it has kept it running far longer than the expectancy of most coasters.
Originally Posted By berol Yesterday, the schedule had it closed June 27-July 1, then open for a couple weeks before closing again. Today, it was moved to June 20-24 and I didn't check July.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 If someone (westsider??) could clue us in to the planned refurb schedule for the next year or whatever you know, I'd certainly appreciate it. I'm hoping to do a DL trip sometime this coming Fall or winter or spring and I'd seriously hate to miss the Matterhorn.
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 "After all this is a carnival ride that gets taken apart and moved every weekend." It is? They must use some damned big trucks to move that thing!!!
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb See how one little "N apostrophe T" can mess up your whole point even when it's absent?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>I'm hoping to do a DL trip sometime this coming Fall or winter or spring and I'd seriously hate to miss the Matterhorn.<< Then plan on going in the fall or around Christmas time. My understanding is that it will close just after the peak period (much like Splash did this year), and remain closed until sometime in early summer, when it's supposed to have new bobsleds (and there's a chance of a single rider line too).
Originally Posted By tashajilek Im still bummed about the new seating. I like going with my fiance, and now it wont be the same.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Seriously, you guys still ride that decrepit old mountain? I'm surprised it's still standing.
Originally Posted By disneymum This is the only coaster my DS8 will ride when we visit. Not SM or BTR, or SM, only the Matterhorn. I haven't figured out why? Luckily my DS11 will ride the other ones with me!
